Jr. Full-Stack Software Engineer

webfx.com • Ann Arbor, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for talented professionals to join our Ann Arbor office location - home to the Nutshell team! Nutshell is an award-winning CRM and email marketing platform, and as of 2022, WebFX and Nutshell have officially joined forces. Our teams work together closely to provide the very best products and services to our clients, and we're on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.
As a full-stack software engineer, you’ll team up with others in various stacks at Nutshell. You can hone your skills alongside a frontend team that writes for both web and mobile in React + React Native, while you build the GraphQL and cloud infrastructure that powers our app. You’ll work with the data we store in MySQL and Solr on AWS. And with our continuous integration and rapid development stack, you’ll deploy tested, peer-reviewed code to production on your first day.
Our technology stack includes:
-PHP, Symfony, Nginx, MySQL, Solr, Gearman, and more, all running on AWS, managed with Ansible
-React, React Native, Redux, and Webpack for web and mobile frontend tooling
-Docker for local development
-GitHub for code management and review
-Continuous integration via Jenkins

Requirements

• Part-time/volunteer/internship programming experience is a must
• Development experience in web application backend languages—PHP, Python, Ruby, or something else
• Working knowledge of modern software development frameworks, including server-side MVC (e.g. Symfony, Rails)
• Strong background in SQL and relational databases
• Background and opinions on HTTP API design—we’ve got a blend of JSON-RPC, REST, and GraphQL
• Experience with unit testing and continuous integration

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Successful Nutshellers in this role have majored in computer science and related fields
• GPA above 3.5
• Upcoming and recent college grads are encouraged to apply!
• You’re passionate about web/software development - you even find yourself spending your free time tinkering and learning new technologies!
• You’re committed to delivering high-quality software
• You enjoy variety, and like the challenge of working on multiple projects
• You’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• You take direction well, but aren’t afraid to take initiative and make decisions
• You see yourself as a problem-solver, and face challenges with a can-do mindset
• You put the customer and their goals first
• You have an interest in the web and stay up-to-date on new and developing technologies
• You are a professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethic
• You’re self-motivated, thrive on challenges, and enjoy getting things done
• You have an eye for detail and dedication to high-quality work
• You have an exceptional level of follow-through
• You possess excellent time/project management skills
• You work with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlines
• You are an outstanding communicator and possess strong interpersonal skills
• You are a lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of your comfort zone, and are always looking to improve your skills

Responsibilities

• Build the GraphQL and cloud infrastructure that powers our app.
• Work with data stored in MySQL and Solr on AWS.
• Deploy tested, peer-reviewed code to production.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible Schedule (start your day between 8 and 10 am - when you do your best work!)
• All technology & equipment provided (every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500)
• Pet Friendly Office
• Profit Sharing
• 150% Company Match Of Personal Charity Donations
• Supplemental Insurance
• 100% Company Match 401K (up to 4%)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Program, including a free FitBit and fitness challenges
• FXLearns Library with hundreds of personal and professional growth books
• Humanitarian Trips
• Health/Vision/Dental Coverage, including FSA and HSA options with contribution matching
• New Parent Support
• Casual Dress Code
• Home Buyer Program
• Personal Desk Fund
• Green Commute Benefits
• Pawternity Leave
• Merit-based promotions (we promote from within, you will move up and grow here!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level